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Q20547- Digital Inspection Surveys

MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL

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27 Jun 2023 at 13:35

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Manchester City Council has recently awarded a contract for the provision of Highway treatment and asset surveys, titled "Q20547 - Digital Inspection Surveys," to Gaist Solutions Ltd. The contract, valued at £47,000 GBP, falls under the main procurement category of services. The procurement method used was a direct award, with the tender period ending on 30th May 2023. The contract period is set to start on 1st June 2023 and end on 12th February 2025.

This tender provides opportunities for businesses, specifically those in the engineering services sector, as it involves digital inspection surveys related to maintaining highway networks. Companies offering engineering services, such as engineering design services, miscellaneous engineering services, integrated engineering services, or engineering-related scientific and technical services, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The nature of the award being a direct one indicates a tailored selection process by the Manchester City Council, potentially favouring SMEs and VCSEs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Q20547- Digital Inspection Surveys

Notice Description

This contract is for the provision of Highway treatment and asset surveys and associated technology, drawn down from an existing framework agreement arranged by Blackpool Council in compliance with OJEU regulations (ref. 2021/S 000-011783). The Council already draws down on both elements of this framework for our condition surveys and analysis contract with the only provider, Gaist. This separate contract is for provision of additional annual digital inspection surveys and data analysis to help with our statutory duty to maintain our highway network.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3411fd07-ee41-4f02-9cfb-c36cf7020f9f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8de09dc8-95c0-45bc-a68f-e1759de566fb
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71300000 - Engineering services

71320000 - Engineering design services

71330000 - Miscellaneous engineering services

71340000 - Integrated engineering services

71350000 - Engineering-related scientific and technical services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£47,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£47,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jun 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 May 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 May 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 May 2023 - 12 Feb 2025 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M60 2LA
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GAIST SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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